How To Fix HRPAYCH_QST21001 - Invalid calculation variant <&1> (canton: &2, liable to WHT: &3, &4)

HRPAYCH_QST21001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_QST21 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid calculation variant <&1> (canton: &2, liable to WHT: &3, &4)

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HRPAYCH_QST21001 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_QST21001 indicates an issue with the calculation variant used in the payroll process, specifically in the context of Swiss payroll (as suggested by the "HRPAYCH" prefix). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid calculation variant for the specified parameters, which include the canton and withholding tax (WHT) status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Calculation Variant: The calculation variant specified in the payroll configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Canton Issues: The canton specified may not have a corresponding calculation variant set up in the payroll configuration.
  Withholding Tax Status: The withholding tax status may not be correctly configured or may not match any existing calculation variants.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the payroll configuration settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calculation Variant:
  
  Verify that the calculation variant specified in the error message exists in the system. You can